My state was accepted and the next day under manual review for 150 days…. That seems excessive…? I file the same every year , only difference is my new job taxes a ton more and my state refund was quit higher then normal. My question is does it normally take 150 days ?

LindaS5247

Is your state Ohio, as in the question above?

This is an Ohio State issue. It appears to have been implemented by the state due to high volumes of fraud.

Per the Ohio Department of Taxation:

With income tax fraud and identity theft on the rise, the Ohio Department of Taxation (ODT) is committed to safeguarding taxpayer dollars by increasing security measures. The identity verification letter is just one of the tools ODT is using to prevent fraudsters from receiving a refund as a result of identity theft.

Click here for Ohio State information on "Where Is My Refund?

Click here for information on the Ohio "Identity Verification Letter".

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MzTink106

You might be getting a letter from DOT to self identify I got the same message but every year I have to self identify don’t worry to much

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@Amber R

Go to this OH site

https://tax.ohio.gov/individual/id-verification-letter#:~:text=With%20income%20tax%20fraud%20and,a%2....

nightfire428

Received the same. Been at the same address & job for 10 years 🤷🏻‍♀️

LindaS5247

This is an Ohio State issue. It appears to have been implemented by the state due to high volumes of fraud.

Per the Ohio Department of Taxation:

Click here for Ohio State information on "Where Is My Refund?

Click here for information on the Ohio "Identity Verification Letter".

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laquita1

Might want to check within 48 hrs after submission and after you get the email that your account has full access.

Rebeccamn

What did you do to get the status to change?! Mine is under manual review as well.

Amber R

I did nothing. It updated on its own, and the new update is it was just deposited into my bank account today 😊. Just keep checking on the Ohio site

mmackey116801

I filed on the 20. The return was accepted today but says under manual review. Has anyone had this issue was there any additional information needed? Also I see some are updated next day, did anyone have that happen for the 23 tax year?

Amber R

Lots of us. I got the same message 2 days later it updated to dd sent out and today it was deposited into my account. Just keep checking the Ohio site 😊

mmackey116801

Thanks so much. That gives me a piece of mind!

Jfrazier30

I got the same message not sure why I paid in almost 1400 and it says I only get back 546 and I have no offsets in the state not sure what's going on my information never changes its frustrating and sure hope it don't take 150 days like this is crazy.

Raven41174

Received the same message when checking the state today. Says my e-file was accepted on the 29th, but has been sent to manual review. Hopefully it clears itself up and doesn't take 150 days.

saratraylor

Just wanted to update that my status changed, my refund will be deposited within 7 days. I hope you have the same update.

Amaynard3190

I filed the 25 my Ohio return was accepted the 30th and now says it's posted and under manual review I have never had this happen. My state tax return wasn't even for very much, it's about the same amount as usual i don't understand. Is anyone else going through this? Help

MonikaK1

A state can place a return under manual review status for a variety of reasons, but typically it is just to confirm the identity of the filer, as several users have noted.

See here for an example of another discussion involving Oregon returns.

If Ohio has further questions after their review, they may issue a letter. See here for more information.

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Queen peaches

Same here I made more this year

Mikeh7

Anyone who got the ctc get an update on the website other then mid February?

saratraylor

Yes, I received an update within 48 hours of the original acceptance that showed a manual review. It now shows that I'll receive my deposit within 7 business days. The CTC and EIC doesn't affect the state taxes.